SYP - Secretary – July 2021

Sheffield, Snig Hill
£19,452 - £21,135 (pro-rata)
Permanent

Role: Secretary

Department: SCS Sheffield

Location: Snig Hill Sheffield

Salary: £19,452 - £21,135

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

 

Role Purpose:

The purpose of the role is to provide secretarial/administrative support to District Command Team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Upkeep of diaries, including the booking of appointments.
  • Undertake audio and copy typing.
  • Operate office, word processing and computer equipment.
  • Undertake reception duties and arrange hospitality.
  • Maintain and develop administrative, postal and filing procedures.
  • Undertake background research appropriate to the post.
  • Respond to telephone enquiries, queries.
  • Attend meetings, producing notes/minutes of meetings and progressing subsequent action.
  • Undertake typing duties required by Senior Officers as appropriate.
  • Communicate instructions and information, undertaking chasing as required on behalf of Command Team members.
  • Arrange local internal interviews.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Skills and experience:

  • Previous experience of working in an Office environment
  • Previous use of Microsoft Applications including Word and Excel
  • Must hold RSA Level 2 or equivalent typing Qualification
  • Previous experience of minute taking 

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Generous ‘family’ leave
  • Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
  • Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
  • Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
  • Access to a range of occupational health facilities
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)
  • Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity.  A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy.  Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted.  Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

3rd August 2021

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Glynis Holt on 01142964012.  Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities.  For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

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